The MPL115A digital sensor provides high-accuracy barometric and altimetry functions in a compact package
Freescale Semiconductor (Austin, TX) introduces its first digital output pressure sensor to help simplify system design and enable increased memory storage density for hard disk drives (HDD) used in laptops and PCs. Based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, the MPL115A digital sensor provides high-accuracy barometric and altimetry functions in a compact package for a variety of cost-sensitive consumer and industrial applications. Additional features include:
Digital output options.
- MPL115A1T1 for SPI applications.
- MPL115A2T1 for I2C applications.
Low-profile 3 x 5 x 1.2 mm LGA metal package.
Low current consumption.
- Sleep mode: 1 microamp.
- Active mode: 5 microamps at one measurement per second.
Temperature and pressure coefficients available for temperature compensation.
Convenient pressure conversion in units of kPa.
50 to 115 kPa absolute pressure measurement range.
1 kPa accuracy.
Operating temperature range from -40 ºC to 105 ºC.
2.4 to 5.5 Volt power supply.
For more information visit www.freescale.com
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